Truro

Now here’s a shock. According to a report by Lloyds Bank, Truro is the third most expensive city in Britain to live in, compared to earnings, after Oxford and Winchester. Bath, Brighton, Chichester, and even Westminster in London trail behind the small Cornish city on a cost to pay basis. Mark Page of Lloyds is […]

Valeria Duca, a Truro student has won a prestigious award from her home country, in recognition of her artistic talents, which are being developed as she studies in Cornwall. The 17 year-old from Moldova, won a scholarship for a year’s study at Truro School which started this September due to her outstanding abilities …

A new President has been appointed at the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce. Cornwall based businessman, Toby Parkins, is taking over the Presidency from Sue Hook who has held the position for the past 10 months. …

Polwhele House was awarded “Excellent” on every count. “The school is highly successful in meeting its aims and offers pupils an excellent educational experience. From the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) onwards, their achievement is excellent, both in academic and in extra-curricular activities.”…

The competition, run over a five month period, was open to any UK resident composer, who was asked to submit an entirely new composition for a four part male choir. Thirty one composers submitted 36 entries, compared to 16 composers (19 entries in 2010), and 12 composers (just 12 entries) in 2008.